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Symptoms of Breast Cancer |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 08 December 2005 |
Symptoms of Breast CancerEarly breast cancer has no symptoms. It is not painful.
Most breast cancer is discovered before symptoms are present, either by finding an abnormality on mammography or feeling a breast lump. You may also notice a lump under your arm or above your collarbone that does not go away. Other possible symptoms are breast discharge, nipple inversion, or changes in the skin overlying the breast.
• Most breast lumps are not cancerous. All breast lumps, however, need to be evaluated by a doctor.
• Breast discharge is a common problem and is rarely a symptom of cancer. Discharge is most concerning if it is from only 1 breast or if it is bloody. In any case, all breast discharge should be evaluated.
• Nipple inversion is a common variant of normal nipples, but nipple inversion that is a new development can be of concern.
• Changes in the skin of the breast include redness, changes in texture, and puckering. These changes are usually caused by skin diseases but occasionally can be associated with breast cancer.
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